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- [ben-uh-fish-ee-eyt]
- /ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ iˌeɪt/
- /bˌenɪfˌɪʃɪˈeɪʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ben-uh-fish-ee-eyt]
- /ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ iˌeɪt/
Definitions of beneficiation word
- noun beneficiation the procedure of reducing ores 3
- verb with object beneficiation to treat (ore) to make more suitable for smelting. 1
- noun beneficiation The reduction in size of particles of ore before further processing. 0
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Origin of beneficiation
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75, Americanism; < Spanish benefici(ar) to benefit, profit from (especially mining or farming) (verbal derivative of beneficio < Latin beneficium; see benefice) + -ate1
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Parts of speech for Beneficiation
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beneficiation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
beneficiation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with beneficiation
- what is coal beneficiation?
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